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Retirement and Independent Living

Retirement Villages

Living in a retirement village makes life easier and allows you to make the most of your retirement, whether it’s enjoying village life and social activities, locking up and leaving for a trip away, or just relaxing in the comfort and security of your new home.

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Costs & ownership

Village life

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A neighbour when you need to leave the house without a worry

We’ve been creating retirement communities with your comfort and enjoyment in mind for over 55 years. With 30 independent living villages across NSW the ACT and Qld, there’s always something to enjoy at an IRT community.

Diment - an IRT Community

Formerly known as Diment Towers, IRT’s very first seniors living community is being thoughtfully revitalised to honour the legacy of Dr Max Diment, one of IRT’s founders. Diment will be a vibrant, future-focused and cost-accessible place to call home, featuring studio, one and two-bedroom apartments.

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Is retirement living right for me?

 Many of our residents say they have become more active, more confident and enjoy a greater social life since moving into an IRT retirement village.

Modern Hassle-Free Living at our retirement villages

A hassle-free home you love

A retirement village is a purpose-built community designed for you to spend more time doing the things you love.

Enjoy maintenance support at our retirement villages

Maintenance support

Our supportive team will take care of the daily maintenance and help make your life a breeze.

Feel safe and secure at our retirment villages

Feel safe and secure

All of our retirement villages have various security measures in place, from in-home 24/7 security systems to access control to buildings.

Enjoy a vibrant social life at our retirement villages

Community connections

Meet new people and make new friends through shared events, communal spaces and social activities.

Explore our retirement villages by region

Sydney

From Southern Sydney and the Sutherland Shire to Western Sydney, explore our five retirement village communities across the region. Each village offers a unique living experience, ensuring that you’ll find the perfect place to call home.

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Illawarra

From the leafy residential suburbs with escarpment views to stunning coastal towns and nearby beaches, choose from a wide range of purpose-built retirement villages in the Illawarra, from Woonona to Kiama. 

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South Coast

From the serene coastal vibes of St Georges Basin and Culburra to the vibrant communities of Nowra, Batemans Bay and Dalmeny, our retirement living options on the South Coast of New South Wales are as diverse as they are picturesque.

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Canberra

Take advantage of a beautiful natural setting with fantastic uninterrupted lakeside views on the tranquil shores of Lake Ginninderra, when choosing our retirement village in Canberra.

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Sunshine Coast

Take your pick of leafy residential suburbs, beautiful seaside towns, scenic forest settings or tranquil parklands when choosing from our four retirement villages across Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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Our residents are our biggest advocates

As part of our 2021 Customer Experience Survey, we asked over 1000 of our residents what they thought about living in a IRT retirement village.

90%

Feel safe and secure

Over 90% of our residents told us they feel safe and secure in their retirement village community.

97%

Feel connected

Over 97% of our residents feel connected to their retirement village community.

87%

Would recommend their village

Over 87% of our residents would recommend their local IRT retirement village to a friend.

Upcoming Developments

Dalmeny Place

Brand new villas are now available at Dalmeny Place, bringing modern design and easy living to this much loved retirement community. Surrounded by natural beauty and close to the heart of the Eurobodalla region, it’s the perfect place to relax, connect and make the most of coastal life.

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Diment

This well-known retirement village located in a leafy setting a stone’s throw out of Wollongong CBD is soon to undergo a refurbishment to provide next level contemporary living. Discover affordable, quality accommodation in a wonderfully connected beachside area.

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Basin Shores

Brand new two and three-bedroom villas are now available to tour and purchase at Basin Shores Retirement Village. Featuring modern colour palettes, step free entrances and secure garages, enjoy a low maintenance lifestyle in a brand new villa located by the tranquil waters of St Georges Basin. 

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Woonona Place

Redevelopment is underway at IRT Woonona, bringing an exciting new chapter for this much-loved retirement community. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Woonona, our beloved retirement community is being reimagined and redeveloped to offer a premium lifestyle experience like no other.

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Wattleview

IRT has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Wattleview in Moruya. Designed as a vibrant, inclusive place for people at different life stages, Wattleview brings together retirement living, residential aged care, on-site key worker accommodation and a rich mix of shared community spaces. 

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Milton

IRT is developing an enhanced masterplan for a new seniors’ living community on its vacant land at 267 Princes Highway, Milton. This exciting project represents the next chapter in our commitment to the Shoalhaven region

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Experience the IRT difference

If you want to downsize your home and upsize your life, IRT is the experienced retirement village provider you can trust. Our friendly team and service networks make independent living a breeze. Experience the possibilities at IRT.

50+ years' experience

We’ve been creating retirement communities for 55 years, with more than 30 villages across NSW, ACT and Qld.

Dedicated staff

Discover how easy life can be with an IRT Retirement Village Manager and team.

Modern Hassle-Free Living at our retirement villages

Community-owned

As a not-for-profit community provider, we put people first.

Allied health professionals

Find service providers you can trust, with the IRT network advantage.

Proud member of the Retirement Living Council and supporter of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.

Costs and ownernship

You’ll feel confident and assured when moving in to an IRT retirement village, with clear and transparent costs and pricing options explained.  

Transparent pricing

Prior to your move into the village, we will provide a detailed calculation of the costs you can anticipate for both entering and exiting the community.

Satisfaction guarantee

If you’re not happy after moving in to your new community, we’ll refund your ingoing contribution within 90 days, minus rent for the time you stayed in the village.

No stamp duty

You won’t pay any stamp duty on your home in an IRT retirement village in NSW, Qld or the ACT.

Modern Hassle-Free Living at our retirement villages

No sales expenses upon exit

When you decide to leave the community, you won’t be asked to pay any expenses associated with the refurbishment, marketing or sale of your home.

At IRT, we want to make it as easy as possible to understand the costs of living in a retirement village, and we’re here to help you each step of the way. We’ve broken down the costs into three easy-to-understand stages. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about life in our retirement villages? Here we’ve answered some of the most common questions we get asked,
including details on amenities, services, pricing and much more. 

A retirement village is a community of people aged 55 years and over living in villas, units or apartments specifically designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. You live independently in your own home while enjoying the benefits of community living. Site maintenance and landscaping is taken care of, there are a range of communal areas and you can usually access support such as home care services. 

Our communities are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Every IRT retirement village is different, but facilities may include:

  • Community centre
  • BBQ & entertaining areas
  • Library
  • Swimming pool
  • Gym/Allied Health Services
  • Hairdresser
  • Community bus
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Secure parking
  • Visitor parking

The cost of moving into an IRT retirement village will vary depending on the payment option and community you choose. Generally, you will pay an ingoing contribution before moving in, which represents the purchase price of your new home. Once you’re living in your IRT village, you’ll pay ongoing contributions, or recurrent charges, to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the village. Then when you permanently leave the IRT village, depending on the original purchase option you chose, you may pay an outgoing contribution, or departure fee. The departure fee amount will depend upon the pricing option you chose when you entered the village. For more specific information on your preferred IRT retirement village, give our friendly Customer Service Team a call on 134 478, or find out more here. 

A retirement village is a community designed for people aged 55 and over, where residents live independently in their own homes, with the added benefit of communal living. The homes are specifically designed to make life easier and more enjoyable, with maintenance, landscaping, and some support services like home care available. Retirement villages are ideal for those who are still able to live independently but wish to enjoy the benefits of a supportive community.

Residential care homes (also known as nursing homes or residential aged care homes) are facilities for older people who can no longer live independently and require a higher level of care. Residents in aged care centres receive personalised, 24/7 care based on their individual needs as assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team. Aged care centres are best suited for individuals who need assistance with daily living or require specialised care.

IRT retirement villages no longer involve waitlists for potential residents, instead you can simply join a free priority list and we’ll keep you up-to-date with available homes and events such as open days.

To join, simply fill out our form or call us on 134 478 and one of our friendly team members will help you get all the info about the village and we’ll keep you updated as homes become available.

No, IRT retirement villages are exempt from stamp duty.

If you’re not happy after moving in to your new community, we’ll refund your ingoing contribution within 90 days, minus rent for the time you stayed in the village.

Should you choose to leave the retirement village, you will not be required to cover any costs related to refurbishment, marketing, or the sale of your home. We will manage the entire process on your behalf, ensuring that you do not need to worry about any arrangements or details.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about life in our retirement villages? Here we’ve answered some of the most common questions we get asked, including details on amenities, services, pricing and much more. 

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